“The Chair for the Philosophy of Question, 1996” is one of the installations on display at the exhibition. The chair plays an essential role in Byars’ work, which serves as an extension of the human body. Image credit © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum.

Performers of “Ten in a Hat” stand in front of an installation. The exhibition presented three representative participatory performances at the opening on March 19. Image credit © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum

Visitors watch the “Breathe (Two in a Hat)” performance at the exhibition’s opening. The artist considered viewers as participants during performances. Image credit: © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum

Actors perform “Ten in a Hat”. Image credit: © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum

Performers roam throughout the museum. Image credit: © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum

“The Diamond Floor” 1995. The work is made up of five glass crystals placed in a dark room. Image credit: © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum.

“The Spherical Book” 1989. This piece is made of two sections of marble. Image credit: © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum.

James Lee Byars’ “Eros” 1993. The exhibition explores Byars’ philosophy of art-making by presenting works that pose questions. Image credit: © Estate of the Artist. Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum.

A display of Byars’ archival works. Photo: Courtesy of Red Brick Art Museum

Banners promoting the exhibition hang on the wall of the museum. Photo: VCG